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Online COBOL to Lisp Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from COBOL to Lisp in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

Type or paste your COBOL code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted Lisp code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from COBOL to Lisp using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

COBOL Code:

Lisp Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

COBOL Code:

Lisp Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between COBOL and Lisp.

Characteristic	COBOL	Lisp
Syntax	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.	Lisp uses a minimalist and parentheses-heavy syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	Lisp is primarily functional and supports metaprogramming.
Typing	COBOL has static typing.	Lisp has dynamic typing.
Performance	COBOL is known for its efficiency and performance in handling large-scale data processing.	Lisp is not typically known for its performance, especially in comparison to low-level languages.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks available.	Lisp has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available, especially for artificial intelligence and symbolic computation.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller and more specialized community, but still has active support.	Lisp has a smaller but dedicated community with active support.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steeper learning curve due to its verbose syntax and specific use cases.	Lisp has a moderate learning curve, especially for those new to functional programming and its unique syntax.

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